The January 6, 2008 edition of the New York Times Book Review was devoted to “Islam,” as the header for the edition boldly proclaims. The edition aims to highlight some of the most relevant historical, literary, political and theological issues informing contemporary discourse around the topic of Islam, as it is found in recent literature. [...]

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The seventh century Islamic conquest of Mediterranean North Africa by those zealous horsemen of the sword from Mecca was the start of mass conversion to Islam or beheading. Twenty-first century Islamic Fundamentalism is no less determined to obliterate all democratic principles and ideologies, and replace them with its extremist brand of Islam. Absent modern weaponry, [...]

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On April 26, 1999, President Bush’s father, not only a former President himself but also former Director of CIA, spoke at the ceremonial rededication of CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, which would henceforth be known as the George Bush Center for Intelligence. Referring to those who would expose clandestine officers, he said, “I have nothing [...]

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The quest to identify an ideal model of leadership that leaders can replicate in order to have better functioning organizations continues to be a challenge for leaders (Kouzes and Posner, 1987). This has lead writers such as Greenleaf, Winston and Brauna to explore the nature of Christian leadership, which has the capacity to change the [...]

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The leadership in Beijing believes that if the US sold F-16s or any advanced fighter jet aircraft or weapons systems to patrol and protect the Taiwan Straits that it would be seen as a hostile move by the US. Fine, let’s just give them the aircraft; two squadrons worth, and to India, South Korea, Japan [...]

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Ever time I set down to write I always ask God what He wants me to say, for in me is nothing important. My Sermons come from the Inspiration of God. I hear on a daily basis, of many Christians in need, from the poor to the rich. People seeking aid, answers and reasons for [...]

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Sacred texts are spiritual and religious writings that were kept hidden and guarded for centuries because they conveyed information handed down from people who were considered very wise and holy. They were also kept hidden and guarded because there were no duplicating machines back then. Making copies required the help of a person who was [...]

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There are so many myths about, relating to “prophesying.” Many are apparently called as a type of divine visionary: prophet–as the times accord, we’re held to see and espouse truth–at times to an overburdening cost which we’d have never predicted. Such is life. But, what is it that makes us living day prophets? Well, there [...]

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Throughout the Bible, there are many examples for us to follow. We all know that prayer is a tool and is effective in our daily lives. One very good example in the Bible is Hezekiah. The Bible tells us in James 5:16 The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective; and in 1Peter [...]

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